Learn tips that every Executor should know when they are down in the trenches of estate administration!

How To Plan for Your Assets 
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How To Plan for Your Assets 

We recently published a blog about how to plan for your liabilities when it comes to your estate planning – now let us talk about how you can plan for your assets and ensure that they are accounted for and protected when it comes time to administer your estate. Let’s look further into a few ways that you can carefully plan for your assets.

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Carley’s Corner – The Casey Kasem Estate  
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Carley’s Corner – The Casey Kasem Estate  

Discover the untold story of Casey Kasem, the iconic American DJ, actor, and voice behind the beloved Shaggy from Scooby-Doo. While he left an indelible mark on the entertainment world, his final days were marred by family disputes, legal battles, and even the shocking 'kidnapping' of his own body

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Let's Talk About Death & Estate Planning
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Let's Talk About Death & Estate Planning

The topic of death and estate planning is never an easy conversation to initiate; however, it’s such an important conversation to be had. It can feel awkward and overwhelming to try to steer the conversation on the right path. Let’s look at some ways you can start the end-of-life conversation and turn the uncomfortable topic into something productive.

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Carley’s Corner – Sonny Bono’s Estate Mishap 
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Carley’s Corner – Sonny Bono’s Estate Mishap 

When Sonny Bono died, his estate was worth approximately two million dollars. He had re-married since his divorce with Cher, and left behind his wife Mary, and his three children Chaz, Chesare, and Christy. To make an already devastating situation more complicated, Sonny died without a Will and with no estate plan in place.

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Carley’s Corner – Prince’s Complicated Estate  
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Carley’s Corner – Prince’s Complicated Estate  

Prince passed away on April 21st, 2016 at the age of 57. He left behind many assets, many relatives, and no Will or estate plan in place. Prince’s estate was valued at a whopping $156.4 million! Since he had passed without a Will, his estate was left in the hands of the Minnesota probate court!

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First Steps for Your Estate Planning
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First Steps for Your Estate Planning

Something that we talk about often here at ETP Canada, is the importance of having an estate plan made. However, without knowing where to begin, the task can seem daunting to someone who is just starting their estate planning journey. Let’s look at some of the important first steps that should be taken when it comes to creating your estate plan!

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What Makes Up a Good Estate Plan?
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What Makes Up a Good Estate Plan?

There are many aspects to consider when it comes to planning your estate, but what exactly makes up a good estate plan? Let’s break down some key components.

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Carley's Corner - The Robin Williams Estate
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Carley's Corner - The Robin Williams Estate

When Robin Williams passed, he had what appeared to be well drafted estate plans. While Robin’s Will was very detailed regarding how to handle his money, it appeared to be vague regarding the contents inside of the home that he shared with his wife. What was to happen with his clothes, graphic novels, photographs, and memorabilia? As you can imagine, everyone had different plans for these items!

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Missing Beneficiaries
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Missing Beneficiaries

Missing beneficiaries can be more common than you may think and can prove to be a challenge to the estates administration if not handled properly. Click to read more.

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